Computer Desks

A desk is a piece of furniture with a sloping or horizontal top designed
to aid writing or reading, and often containing drawers, compartments, or
pigeonholes. There are many types of desks, including desks designed
specifically to house a desktop computer and its varied accessories.
If you decide to buy a computer desk with a CPU enclosure, be sure that
the desktop computer unit is adequately ventilated during use.
Desks built specifically for computer workstations usually have a monitor
shelf, holes for routing cables, and space for a keyboard, mouse, printer,
and speakers. Many times they have an adjustable keyboard tray and
sufficient storage for folders, media, and other items.

A Laptop Computer and a Mouse Atop a Computer Desk

Many computer desks are ergonomically designed, which means that they are
built to maximize user comfort and efficiency. Heights and angles
of the monitor shelf, keyboard tray, chair, or the desk itself can often
be adjusted to achieve ideal placement for the particular user.
This is important so that shoulder, wrist, and eye strain issues are
avoided when working with computer equipment.

When choosing a computer desk, there are many factors to consider.
The space where you will be putting the desk will determine its size and
its shape. You'll also need to think about how much work surface
space you require. If you do the type of work that requires lots of
paperwork and other materials, you'll need something big enough to spread
your work out on. If, on the other hand, you use your computer
solely for surfing the net, a smaller desk will do nicely.

Be sure to consider your storage needs as well. Divided storage
space ensures that you can keep things organized, while special shelves
can provide space to store specific items such as your keyboard, computer
tower, scanner, printer, and CDs.

Types of computer desks include single-user computer desks designed for
home or office use, large multi-student computer desks used in computer
labs, and small rolling lecterns or computer carts just large enough for
a laptop. Rolling computer tables are often used where a desk is
not convenient, whereas freestanding and wall-mounted or table-mounted
computer stations are sometimes used in public libraries and
Internet cafes. As technology continues to advance, the types of
furniture available to house computers will continue to evolve,
creating increasing convenience for computer users.

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